The Price of Oblivion

"Have you heard? Ms. Falkner, who disappeared for more than ten years, has come back."

"Which Ms. Falkner?"

"Who else but Ms. Tessa Falkner of the Falkner family. She's been found."

Two maids whispered excitedly as they hid in the garden.

"What do you mean? Hasn't Ms. Falkner already married Mr. Gaines? If Ms. Falkner has returned, then who is Mrs. Gaines?"

The other maid snorted, glanced around t